HC Product Owner

Job Description & Summary

The PwC Technology and Network Information Security (NIS) team at PwC is searching for talented security and technology professionals to build out a new center of excellence in the Netherlands. 

Operating on a local, regional and global scale, Network Information Security (NIS) is responsible for the definition of our security strategy to hands on execution of our global Cyber Readiness Program, moving from predominantly local to centralized services. Global Technology is responsible for driving the adoption and operation of global IT services across the organization.  

If you are seeking an exciting career with the scope to grow your cyber security and technology skills through major change on a global scale, then NIS and PwC Technology will empower you to do so.

In order to execute against the PwC Technology and NIS agenda, the team is structured into the following Pillars:

• Chief Technology Risk Office (CTRO)
• Business Change Technology and Security (BCTS)
• Chief Technology Office (CTO)
• Technology and Security Operations (TSO)
• Chief Admin Office (CAO)
• CYBER
• Office of the Chief Information Technology Officer (OCITO)

NIS and PwC Technology are building the first global cyber security and technology function at PwC. Our mission protects 300,000 PwC members across 160 member firms worldwide as well as our global clients.

What does your work look like?

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. 

A career in Global Technology and  Information Security, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and support our internal security technologies and services across the entire global and local PwC network. 

Demonstrate intimate level knowledge of and or proven record of success with:

• Security as applicable to Workday;
• Business processes related to specific areas of Workday, including understanding of E2E related to Workday integration points, and alignment with global process owners;
• Influencing the Workday product roadmap, understanding and articulating business needs to drive and evaluate/set roadmap priorities;
• Providing expertise and/or oversight for implementation of complex roadmap items or business priorities;
• Reinforcement of governance structures, including guiding principles alignment, impact considerations, driving to collaborative and consistent recommendations and decisions;
• Leading art of the possible discussions to decisions/conclusions related to future functionality and creative solutioning; and,
• Keeping current on new functionality/features/capabilities of Workday, current market trends, and other industry products and technologies.

Does this describe you? 

Demonstrates intimate abilities and/or a proven record of success in:

• Training to support another functional domain in order to provide coverage for illness, vacations, increase in demand, and succession plans;
• Acting as a Business Process administrator, making any changes approved by governance across functional domains;
• Supporting Global Process Owners and Centres of Excellence within the business on proposed changes being requested by the network, either due to regulatory reasons or as a result of Workday Releases; 
• Demonstrating extensive written and oral communication;
• Working in a fast paced Hi-tech environment;
• Managing senior stakeholders;
• Influencing groups to achieve the desired outcome;
• Working and delivering work in a global/virtual team environment;
• Presenting to groups virtually and in person;
• Possessing a Workday certification in the relevant domain;
• Working in an HR role or in supporting HR Systems and business processes;
• Analyzing and drilling down into requirements to ensure that a request is fully understood and documented; and,
• Demonstrating competency in the English language.

What can we offer you?

We believe in the power of an inclusive culture and we want everyone to feel free to be themselves. We offer access to a PwC global network, where you can exchange knowledge, ideas and questions with other professionals regarding other disciplines. We also offer you:

• Numerous training sessions and courses that contribute to your personal and professional development;
• An appropriate salary and extensive employment conditions, including a well-being budget. This is a personal annual budget of € 1.000 to spend on your health, for example on mindfulness, sport, lifestyle coachings & wellness;
• A fully equipped, ergonomic home office with a second monitor;
• A monthly internet allowance;
• A lease car/car allowance, laptop and iPhone; 
• 30 (or 32) holiday days per year; 
• Hybrid working at the client, at home and at the office;
• The possibility, within standard working hours, of focusing on Corporate Responsibility, various networks, diversity, innovation and/or recruitment along with enjoyable informal activities and social parties.

Apply Now!

Are you enthusiastic? Then let us have your CV, and a cover letter explaining why you’re applying and why you’re the right person for this position. Click on the red button and apply immediately! If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact our Recruiter Marijn Minderhoud.

Please note: direct applications only, no recruiters.